Dat Cruisin Couple Posted July 3, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I was wondering if anyone knew what the quarters looked like? I assume they are nice, but are they suite-like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 3, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 3, 2019 The Captain's stateroom on RC ships is like a suite, with a reception area, office area, and bedroom. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUEST71919 Posted July 3, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) Chris - I’ve seen a lot of YouTube videos of quarters for many types of staff, and I know that the concierges are actually in shared room with bunk beds ( now that surprised me!). I have never searched, but reasonable to assume there are images/videos out there! Edited July 3, 2019 by 2Beeze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted July 3, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, 2Beeze said: I know that the concierges are actually in shared room with bunk beds ( now that surprised me!). Concierges are Guest Services employees who have the same rank as other Guest Services desk workers. So no surprise that they would be sharing a cabin. I have been in the Hotel Director's quarters on Enchantment and found it quite nicely set up much like a shore-side apartment. Edited July 3, 2019 by Scotty G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsam12 Posted July 3, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I've not worked for RC, but on other cruise lines, the Captain's room is like a suite. First Officer, Staff Captain, Hotel Manager, F&B Manager and Casino Manager get a smaller suite type room. From there it goes downhill rapidly. I was a pit boss in the casino (so two levels below the Casino Manager), and was in a shared cabin (2 people) with bunk beds most of the time. Other than that, I had all the privileges of other officers... basically the only things that were off limits were the passenger gym and the passenger pools. Many of the crew are in a cabin shared by 8 people. Space is at a premium on cruise ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUEST71919 Posted July 3, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Scotty G said: Concierges are Guest Services employees who have the same rank as other Guest Services desk workers. So no surprise that they would be sharing a cabin. I have been in the Hotel Director's quarters on Enchantment and found it quite nicely set up much like a shore-side apartment. I still found it a bit sad - I cannot imagine sharing such close quarters after the age of say 30! I realize many on the ship do, but since I know many of the concierge’s on a different level it just seemed different. I wonder if the couples like John and Katrina on the Grandeur get a benefit or loss by being a married couple in terms of living quarters? Edited July 3, 2019 by 2Beeze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Cruisin Couple Posted July 3, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted July 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, 2Beeze said: Chris - I’ve seen a lot of YouTube videos of quarters for many types of staff, and I know that the concierges are actually in shared room with bunk beds ( now that surprised me!). I have never searched, but reasonable to assume there are images/videos out there! I found this . 🙂 Here is an older thread. https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/topic/1830640-captains-quarters/ 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Cruisin Couple Posted July 3, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, 2Beeze said: I still found it a bit sad - I cannot imagine sharing such close quarters after the age of say 30! I realize many on the ship do, but since I know many of the concierge’s on a different level it just seemed different. I wonder if the couples like John and Katrina on the Grandeur get a benefit or loss by being a married couple in terms of living quarters? I hope so. I've read they try to make those options available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted July 3, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, 2Beeze said: I wonder if the couples like John and Katrina on the Grandeur get a benefit or loss by being a married couple in terms of living quarters? Since John is a Cruise Director he and Katrina share a nice cabin suitable for his position. I know several married ships crew and their cabins are the same as those shared by 2 unmarried crew members, Edited July 3, 2019 by Scotty G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Cruisin Couple Posted July 3, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Scotty G said: Since John is a Cruise Director he and Katrina share a nice cabin suitable for his position. I know several married ships crew and their cabins are the same as those shared by 2 unmarried crew members, @Scotty Gon that note, do some of the crew sleep in barracks like rooms - say 8+ to a room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted July 3, 2019 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Dat Cruisin Couple said: @Scotty Gon that note, do some of the crew sleep in barracks like rooms - say 8+ to a room. The worst case I have heard of on RCI is Empress where regular crew cabins are for four people. This rules out most married crew volunteering for Empress 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted July 3, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Dat Cruisin Couple said: @Scotty Gon that note, do some of the crew sleep in barracks like rooms - say 8+ to a room. I do think it's sad they have bunks...twins would be much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUEST71919 Posted July 3, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, Scotty G said: Since John is a Cruise Director he and Katrina share a nice cabin suitable for his position. I know several married ships crew and their cabins are the same as those shared by 2 unmarried crew members, I was just thinking since RCL was saving money they could throw in an extra something for the couples 😊 of course I am teasing about all of this, but it seems worth a negotiation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUEST71919 Posted July 3, 2019 #14 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Ashland said: I do think it's sad they have bunks...twins would be much better. I get the “room” issue, but bunks just seem demeaning for grown men and women. Just my thought. 🙂 Edited July 3, 2019 by 2Beeze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswallow Posted July 3, 2019 #15 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Dat Cruisin Couple said: I was wondering if anyone knew what the quarters looked like? I assume they are nice, but are they suite-like? This is on Deck 7 on Grandeur of the Seas; the area forward of the exterior cabins showing having a balcony aren't on normal deck plans and is a crew area; being the deck under the bridge I suspect this is where the Captain's cabin is located, since there's no non-passenger area behind the bridge on Deck 8. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUEST71919 Posted July 3, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, dswallow said: This is on Deck 7 on Grandeur of the Seas; the area forward of the exterior cabins showing having a balcony aren't on normal deck plans and is a crew area; being the deck under the bridge I suspect this is where the Captain's cabin is located, since there's no non-passenger area behind the bridge on Deck 8. That makes sense - I know that right above that area is a short set off hallway on each aide that has two owner’s suites and a royal suite and then some “dead space” between and all the way forward. Interesting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratique Posted July 3, 2019 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2019 On Oasis class ships the senior officers have suite-sized staterooms near the bridge, and the Captain's stateroom has a kitchenette and direct access to the bridge. Most of the crew have solo or double cabins, sharing a bathroom with an adjoining cabin. The suite stateroom attendants that we've met, for example, typically have solo cabins. When they are in doubles, sometimes they are able to stagger their shifts so only one crew member is in the cabin at a time, but I don't know how prevalent that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswallow Posted July 3, 2019 #18 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Here's the bridge on deck 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 3, 2019 #19 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Host Clarea said: The Captain's stateroom on RC ships is like a suite, with a reception area, office area, and bedroom. Bidet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 3, 2019 #20 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Balsam12 said: I've not worked for RC, but on other cruise lines, the Captain's room is like a suite. First Officer, Staff Captain, Hotel Manager, F&B Manager and Casino Manager get a smaller suite type room. From there it goes downhill rapidly. I was a pit boss in the casino (so two levels below the Casino Manager), and was in a shared cabin (2 people) with bunk beds most of the time. Other than that, I had all the privileges of other officers... basically the only things that were off limits were the passenger gym and the passenger pools. Many of the crew are in a cabin shared by 8 people. Space is at a premium on cruise ships. But not as tight as US Navy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 3, 2019 #21 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Ashland said: I do think it's sad they have bunks...twins would be much better. Please, my first cruise was bunks. We suffered horribly Oops, we ended up with a 29 year old souvenir from that sailing. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 3, 2019 #22 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, 2Beeze said: I get the “room” issue, but bunks just seem demeaning for grown men and women. Just my thought. 🙂 See my navy comment. Write your congressman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balsam12 Posted July 3, 2019 #23 Share Posted July 3, 2019 42 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: But not as tight as US Navy. Yep... one would imagine crew quarters on a submarine could be slightly tighter than on a cruise ship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 3, 2019 #24 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Balsam12 said: Yep... one would imagine crew quarters on a submarine could be slightly tighter than on a cruise ship... I'm talking a carrier, submarine is really cramped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingJoe09 Posted July 3, 2019 #25 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Cruise Directors seem to get a nice cabin. Marc Walker had posted a photo of the one on HM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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